Posts tagged "After School Matters"

After School Matters is $1 million richer! Chicago Bulls point guard and three-time NBA All-Star, Derrick Rose donated this gift, his largest ever, to the non-profit that offers Chicago high school teens out-of-school activities. E. Robbie Robinson, vice chairman of After School Matters, announced the surprise donation at the charity’s annual gala Tuesday, September 23.... Read more »

The inspiration for After School Matters came about 20 years ago thanks to Maggie Daley, the late, great former Chicago First Lady, and former Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Lois Weisberg who wanted to develop cultural activities for the city’s teenagers. And the rest, as they say, is history since this much needed program... Read more »

The recent Green Tie Ball was themed “Alice in Wonderland” and featured amazing visuals from Red Moon Theater Company with rocker Pete Wentz deejaying! This exciting night raised more than $450,000 for Chicago Gateway Green. Check out this Watch312.com video and see all of the magic!